Harding Evans LLP

Based in Newport but by no means restricted to handling purely parochial cases, the 'approachable, friendly and responsive' team at Harding Evans LLP punches well above its weight and provides a 'first-class service' to individuals, SMEs and larger corporates, including on matters which have national ramifications. This has been exemplified by being a party in several reported cases in recent years, including a precedent setting case dealing with commercial landlord and tenant disputes. 'Outstanding' team head Ben Jenkins led on the aforementioned matter and is appreciated by clients for his 'commercially aware' advice across a range of commercial litigation matters, as well as having niche expertise in defamation law. 'Very astute' associate William Watkins also regularly assists Jenkins on large-scale disputes, as well as having his own caseload, including as it relates to debt recovery matters - an area that he also benefits from his qualification as a high court bailiff.